Indian Army Gets Nagastra-I, GPS-Enabled Precision Munition Drones; Watch Them In Action Here
Nagastra -1 is a precision strike munition. The device, when fired in a 'kamikaze mode', can neutralize any hostile threat with a GPS-enabled precision strike with an accuracy of 2m.
Jun 14, 2024, 20:41 PM IST
Value Of Defence Production Crossed Rs 1 Lakh Crore-Mark For First Time In 2022-23: Centre
Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, in a written response to a query in Lok Sabha, also said that the government in the past few years has encouraged indigenous design and manufacture of defence equipment by the local industry.
Jul 21, 2023, 21:43 PM IST
Self-reliance in defence manufacturing: Rajnath Singh releases 3rd list of weaponry to be banned for import
Releasing the list at an event, Singh said it covers major equipment and platforms including sensors, weapons and ammunition, naval utility helicopters, patrol vessels, anti-ship missile and anti-radiation missiles.
Apr 07, 2022, 14:35 PM IST
Defence Expo 2018: India to showcase its defence manufacturing capabilities. Know what to watch out for
With a tagline 'India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub', the DefExpo will help brand India as a defence exporter of defence systems and components.
Apr 05, 2018, 13:42 PM IST
India seeks Russian firms' support in defence manufacturing
Showcasing policy initiatives for defence production in India, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today invited Russian firms to join hands with Indian companies in developing high-end military platforms and weapons systems.
Jun 21, 2017, 16:38 PM IST
Govt to kick start process for Rs 60K crore submarine programme
The government is all set to roll out the process for the Rs 60,000-crore submarine programme.
Jun 11, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
India in advanced stages of formulating defence manufacturing policy: FM Jaitley
The government has pledged to spend $250 billion by 2025 on weapons and military equipment.
Apr 28, 2017, 12:52 PM IST
India evolving as global hub in defence manufacturing: Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said the partnership between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and industries is transforming India into a global defence manufacturing hub.
Jan 16, 2017, 21:38 PM IST
PM Modi pitches for India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for India's self-reliance in defence production.
Jan 03, 2016, 21:26 PM IST
No more commissions for arms agents: Manohar Parrikar
Arms agents earning sales commissions could soon be passe, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said, adding that agents would have to be paid fixed fees while representing foreign defence manufacturing companies.
Oct 12, 2015, 11:29 AM IST
Pentagon creates India Rapid Reaction Cell
The Pentagon has established a first-ever country special cell to speed up its defence ties with India and accelerate the process of co-development and co-production of hi-tech military equipment in the country.
Sep 15, 2015, 12:39 PM IST
Tata Power begins work to setup Rs 450-cr defence manufacturing facility
Tata Power Tuesday started work to set up its Rs 450 crore defence manufacturing facility in Karnataka with the state's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah laying its foundation stone.
Sep 08, 2015, 21:45 PM IST
Boeing, Tatas sign pact for aerospace, defence manufacturing
Global aircraft maker Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems today signed a pact to collaborate in aerospace and defence manufacturing as well as to tap into integrated systems development opportunities, including unmanned aerial vehicles.
Jul 15, 2015, 16:01 PM IST
Tata Motors says to double defence revenues over next three years
Tata Motors Ltd plans to double the revenue from its defence business over the next three years to $600 million, betting on the government`s push for more local defence manufacturing, a top company official said on Friday.
Jul 10, 2015, 16:07 PM IST
Govt simplifies defence rules to woo foreign firms
In order to provide a level-playing field to private players, the government withdrew excise and Customs duty exemptions enjoyed by the Ordinance Factory Board and defence PSUs.
Jun 01, 2015, 16:09 PM IST
Modi calls for defence manufacturing at Aero India
India would have to boost defence manufacturing in order to equip itself for the “need of the future,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while inaugurating “Aero India” air show.
Feb 18, 2015, 10:01 AM IST
